SUPERVISORY CHEMIST

Full Job Description

Serves as a Supervisory Chemist in a Chemistry Branch of the Laboratory Regulatory Operations (LRO), OPHS.

Provides oversight of laboratory operations, including the chemical analysis of official samples submitted nationwide, and the leads adaptation and validation of methods and test systems for meat, poultry, egg, and Siluriformes products.

Ensures timely completion of analyses, adherence to quality and safety standards, and effective resource management.

Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

Time in Grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet the time in grade requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.

Specialized Experience: Your resume must demonstrate how you have one year of experience at the GS-12 grade or its equivalent in the following areas.

It is important to show your demonstrated experiences for all of the experience listed below 1-4. 1.

Conducting multi-analyte chemical analyses using advanced instrumentation (e.g., LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, or equivalent platforms).

Your resume must show in detail the types of analyses you have performed and the instruments you have used. 2.

Developing, modifying, validating, or verifying analytical methods to perform chemical testing and identifying the need to develop new testing methods and approaches. 3.

Working within an established quality management system (e.g., ISO/IEC 17025), including adherence to documented procedures, audits, corrective actions, proficiency testing, and/or traceability requirements.

4. Preparing or revising laboratory documents such as standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, method validation reports, corrective action documents, or quality assurance records.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps or AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, or social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

• Supervise a team of chemists, physical science technicians, and related fields in a high-throughput analytical laboratory that provides technical expertise and support to other offices within FSIS and other governmental agencies.
• Execute a quality control program to ensure that all testing meets or exceeds the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 17025 and FSIS quality system policies.
• Provide scientific expertise in chemistry to plan, develop, update, and implement laboratory methods to meet the needs and public health priorities of the agency.
• Prepare and present oral and written reports on program assignments to agency officials, and at scientific meetings.
• Collaborate with the laboratory director and other officials planning, coordinating long-range objectives and resolving problems related to the inspection of meat, poultry, Siluriformes, and egg products to protect the health of the consumer.